Barefoot Friends Episode 8: The Throwdown (2/3)

Stephanie: I think this was the most consistently entertaining episode yet! They really stepped up their editing game.
kfangurl: It was better than the others, I have to agree.
Cherry Cordial: Editing-wise, I have a little problem with the grocery cut, but it’s not big.
kfangurl: Yes, that was weird. But minor compared to previous episodes.
Stephanie: And the soundtrack was awesome! It had a lot of my favorite songs.
CC: Except for Harlem Shake... if they never play it again, I’ll be happy.
kfangurl: YES.
Stephanie: But overall? Best yet. I laughed so freaking hard.
CC: Yes, I laughed throughout.
kfangurl: Some of the games were pretty hysterical.
Stephanie: And Si-yoon just made me a warm puddle of goo.
CC: And his mom... she was crying. So sweet.
kfangurl: I went a bit melty over Si-yoon, I hafta admit. Such a sweet boy.
Stephanie: I got misty in parts, like when Si-yoon’s mom was talking about not being able to afford to send him to study. And then when Eunhyuk said he hadn’t been home in a month and didn’t know the password to get in. Their lives aren’t that easy.
kfangurl: Yes, that was pretty poignant.
CC: Yeah, I like having my home base, and I wouldn’t like to be away that often. I wonder how they deal with it?
kfangurl: It’s the side we don’t often get to see, the hard parts of their lives.
Stephanie: I loved Si-yoon’s library.
CC: <sigh> me too.
kfangurl: I loved that he had a book he loved to ribbons.
CC: I have books like that.
Stephanie: I was a little weirded out by his girly room.
kfangurl: I think his room isn’t his doing... toys are from fans, and probably his mum keeps it clean and tidy when he’s not there — including choosing the bedding.
CC: Well, he could like the colorful bedding and stuff.
kfangurl: I liked how ordinary Si-yoon’s house is.
Stephanie: We missed two houses. How do we feel about that?
CC: Yes, Se-yoon and Ho-dong. Hmmm... if they needed to cut for time, I’m fine with that. I’m glad they addressed it, though. Rather than just skipping.
Stephanie: Speaking of Se-yoon — we should talk about him. He was one of my favorites from the beginning, so I’m sad he’s leaving. When do you think they are going to make the switch?
kfangurl: Se-yoon was pretty awesome this episode, I’ll be sad to see him go.
CC: When did the DUI happen? Not sure what they were filming.
Stephanie: A few weeks ago.
CC: If it’s between this challenge and the next, I’d think after next week.
Stephanie: Downside — we lose our friend. Upside — we get a new friend?
kfangurl: Eun Ji-won’s great at variety.
CC: Last I heard his management said he was still considering.
kfangurl: I’d hedge too, if I was his management company, ratings-wise.
CC: But yes, I’ve heard he’s good at variety, and he’s worked with Ho-dong before. So there’s already chemistry.
kfangurl: I loved him in 1N2D. He’s quick, smart, witty, and funny.
Stephanie: I’m looking forward to seeing more of him — so I’m no longer as sad.
CC: I’ve only ever seen him in Answer Me 1997, so it’ll be new for me.
Stephanie: I liked how the guys said “don’t leave us” to Hyori. I wouldn’t have thought I’d agree but I’ll miss her.
CC: I will too. She’s grown on me.
kfangurl: She’s very good, and she’s cool about the whole thing, like, she never gets overly flustered.
CC: Uee’s getting better, but she’s still not as strong a personality, and I like seeing a strong female personality with all these guys around.
Stephanie: I think it’s because of Hyori and the competition between the two that Uee’s becoming bolder.
kfangurl: Yeah, there’s more room for girl vs. girl.
Stephanie: The dance-off between the two was so funny.
kfangurl: The wave?
CC: Yeah, Uee’s wave vs. Hyori’s was funny.
kfangurl: I like hyori’s more retro take on the wave. She’s got a good-natured bent to her, which I really like.
Stephanie: Sounds like we all agree... HYORI DON’T GO!
What do you think about our soon-to-be newest friend, Eun Ji Won? Good choice?
Be sure to visit the Barefoot Friends girls at their own blogs:
Stephanie at Crazy for Kdrama
kfangurl at The Fangirl Verdict
Cherry at Cherry Cordial